PTA - SWAG

The Society of Winton and Glenmoor (SWAG) was first established in October 2013 by Mr R Coe, Vice Principal of the Academies. Founder members of SWAG are Karen and Karsten Veal, Claire James and Susan Pinner. The vision of SWAG was to “bring parents and teachers together” in a way that was mutually beneficial.

We set out 3 core aims which have remained core to our work:

Raise additional funds for the school that would create opportunity and/or resources that the school budget was unable to support but would improve the lives of the young people it served.

Raise money for Charity. This is an unusual aim for a school PTA as it is in itself a charitable organisation. However, we believed strongly in the school’s partner charity The Jon Egging Trust and the work it did. We therefore pledge to give JET 25% of our profit each year.

Raise the profile of the two Academies within the local community. We are now oversubscribed at both Academies; SWAG have been influential in bringing about this confidence through public profiling and word of mouth in the local area and schools

Since its inception, SWAG has raised over £10000 for the Academies and The Jon Egging Trust. This has help purchase or provide (amongst others):

New tents to support our extensive Duke of Edinburgh offer

New washing machine and dryer for PE

New football and Rugby kit

Specialist Workshops for drama and music

Writing materials and blankets for orphanage in Ghana

A new MFL popular culture section in the library

A new dance mat for multi-purpose usage

A 4 burner Bar BQ and Gazebo

SWAG raises money through:

Putting on major events such as Fashion Shows, Quiz Evenings and Christmas Fayre

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The Principal and senior leaders are passionate in their pursuit of excellence for all students. Achievement and teaching are good and improving rapidly as a result

Students achieve well across the curriculum and exceptionally well in English

Teachers share the Principal’s vision for the academy and are universally keen to develop and improve their practice. Learning is characterised by exceptionally good relationships between staff and students

Students behave exceptionally well around the site. The academy is a calm and safe environment for learning

Students are overwhelmingly positive about the academy. They take great care and pride in the presentation of their work